The Associated Press reports that the per-mile tax is back on the table in the upcoming legislative session, this time targeting vehicles that get at least 55 miles per gallon of gasoline or its equivalent.

"It recognizes that the problem is highly efficient vehicles. The problem isn't really electric vehicles, per se. At this point there's not enough of them to make a dent in revenue," said Allen who leads the state-funded electric vehicle industry group.

No word yet on what the new fee will be, or how it will be administered, but Allen said EV drivers are hoping for a lower rate than last year's proposed 1.43 cents per mile, one closer in line with the miles-per-gallon equivalent of the gas tax.

As for the change itself, he said the industry is on board with a shift to a use-based approach.

"Folks in the EV industry totally understand that as cars become more efficient the gas tax doesn't work very well to pay for roads and infrastructure," Allen said.

The Associated Press reports the legislation would need approval by three-fifths vote in both the House and Senate, because it raises taxes.

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